Social Media and Digital Engagement Manager

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Job title Social Media and Digital Engagement Manager Job reference REQ
260453 Date posted 13/08/2026 Final date to receive applications 27/09/2026 Location Loughborough Package Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Marketing and Advancement

Full Time, Open Ended

Do you know how to turn content into conversation, engagement into advocacy, and strategy into measurable results? If you're a creative digital storyteller with a passion for building vibrant online communities, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for an ambitious and innovative Social Media and Digital Engagement Manager to lead the evolution of our University's social media presence and help us connect with audiences around the world.

Working within the Corporate Communications team in Marketing and Advancement, you'll drive the University's social media vision, developing and delivering platform and channel strategies that engage our audiences and enhance our reputation.

You’ll lead and inspire a talented team to create high-impact content, and be at the forefront of digital trends, ensuring the University remains innovative and relevant. Using your experience of analytics, social listening and competitor insights, you’ll evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and demonstrate the impact of our activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the voice of a leading university in a forward-thinking, collaborative team that values vision, creativity and innovation. If you're ready to bring fresh ideas, challenge convention and lead the next chapter of our digital engagement journey, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information on the role, please contact Hannah Baldwin ( Associate Director of Marketing and Advancement, Head of Corporate Communications) -

Closing date for application - 27 September 2026

Interviews - 12/13 October 2026

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you- through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability -access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.